[MOSAIC] question from student in Nancy Creech's class

[Bonita DeAmicis]

You know, in a way, by a number of factors. You know because of their interest and stamina for reading (you can't maintain interest/attention if you have no idea about meaning).  You will also note their ability to talk about their reading in more than general terms when discussing in book circles or in conferences. They will not always just say what you say and many times may even offer a counter idea to what you say. You will also notice they most can write about what they read with some specifics and feelings and such that would not come without comprehension. Also, you will notice an emotional connection (enthusiasm, curiosity, disagreement, sadness).  Emotional responses also reveal the level of student interaction and understanding of the text. I am sure there are more--but those are a few things that tell me something about comprehension.

:)Bonita

>   As a new teacher how do you know if your students are comprehending what they are reading as apposed to just mimicking the models you are demonstrating?
>  thank you,  Alana